ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nursing 300 Day Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client in the immediate postoperative period following a pancreatoduodenectomy (Whipple) procedure. The nurse is assessing for decreased fluid volume in the client. What would the nurse assess first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Vital signs, cardiac rhythm, and peripheral pulses are the first indicators to assess for decreased fluid volume, as hypovolemia often manifests as tachycardia, hypotension, and weak peripheral pulses.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who had a thrombotic stroke in the Emergency Department. It has been less than 3 hours since the onset of symptoms. The rationale for using tissue plasminogen activator (t-PA) for this client is to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: t-PA dissolves the clot causing the thrombotic stroke, restoring blood flow to prevent further brain damage.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse should implement which safety considerations for a patient when administering oral iodine radioactive for thyroid cancer?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Isolation minimizes radiation exposure to others, a key safety measure during radioactive iodine treatment.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is evaluating the client's understanding of discharge instructions after a total hip replacement. The nurse asks the client what type of seating should be used. The client's correct response should be a:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A dining room chair with armrests supports safe sitting and standing post-hip replacement.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client post-operatively following an open (incisional) cholecystectomy. Which would be the priority nursing intervention for this client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Using an incentive spirometer promotes lung expansion, reduces atelectasis risk, and improves oxygenation, which is critical post-operatively.